LAW ESA group assignment.docx At the time of writing there are 85 special rules and exemptions under the Employment Standards Act. Choose one of the current occupations or industries that is exempt from one or more of the ESA standards. Discuss the possible reasons for the exemption and whether those reasons continue to make sense. Should the exemption be removed? What implications would that have for the workplace? To locate a list of exempt occupations or industries, visit: Ministry of Labour website